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YX57 VYC

2007 Audi A6

Black Diesel 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,243 mi
Last recorded179,243 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Audi A6110,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 VYC
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 179,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 179,242 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams not working (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 174,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 170,289 miles

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion under vehicle and on suspension components

Offside Rear Wiring to park brake has a poor form of repair for electronic brake

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 170,280 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking Tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Corrosion under vehicle and on suspension components

Offside Rear Wiring to park brake has a poor form of repair for electronic brake

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 166,062 miles

Chips in screen

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Hand brake has a poor repair to the wiring for electronic park brake

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 161,433 miles

Corrosion to subframes, floorpan, suspension components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Rear poor repair to handbrake wiring into brake caliper, slack gone and 'pulling' as suspension moves

Undertrays / nsf wheel arch line damaged

Vehicle ID label missing, no axle3 weights or plated emissions data available

Tread breaking away from inner edges of front tyres (both sides)

Pass 30 Jan 2021 158,586 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 156,664 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive dampness around fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2019 152,529 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 148,013 miles

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 137,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,466 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 124,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 109,044 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 91,273 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 91,273 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,813 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 64,420 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,475 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 46,064 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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YX57 VYC is a 2007 Audi A6 in Black with a 2,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2007 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 110,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX57 VYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 19 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX57 VYC registered?

YX57 VYC is a 2007 Audi A6, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is YX57 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX57 VYC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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